Entfernen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entfernen" is used as verb with the meaning of "remove", "take out" or "eliminate".

Essential properties of "entfernen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entfernen
  • Simple past: entfernte
  • Participle: entfernt

See full conjugation of entfernen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entfernen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To remove, eliminate, or suppress something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte entfernen Sie alle persönlichen Gegenstände aus dem Raum.Please remove all personal items from the room.
  2. Der Arzt musste den Fremdkörper vorsichtig entfernen.The doctor had to carefully remove the foreign body.
  3. Wir müssen den Virus vom Computer entfernen.We must remove the virus from the computer.

2.) "To move away or distance oneself"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte entfernen Sie sich vom Unfallort.Please move away from the accident site.
  2. Er entfernte sich langsam von der Gruppe.He slowly moved away from the group.
  3. Das Schiff entfernte sich immer weiter vom Hafen.The ship moved further and further away from the harbor.

3.) "To dismiss someone from their office or position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vorstand hat beschlossen, den Manager zu entfernen.The board decided to remove the manager.
  2. Er wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens aus dem Amt entfernt.He was removed from office due to misconduct.
  3. Die Regierung entfernte den korrupten Beamten aus seiner Position.The government removed the corrupt official from his position.
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